US Bridges

County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck

Poor

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI N of CR 81 · Structure no. 00000000008A048

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 16/10
CrossesRockcamp Fk of Bells Ck
Location0.10 MI N of CR 81
RouteCounty Highway 1610
Coordinates38.26452, -81.23083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic64 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.